I would not be in favor of this bill if it was exempting a polygraph
test to the general public. This is a special group--our veterans and
our law enforcement. This legislation would not change the United States Customs and
Border Patrol requirements for background checks or interviews. Customs
and Border Patrol would still have their candidates undergo the regular
battery of tests and checks. Customs and Border Patrol would still ask
a candidate who waived the polygraph under these proposed changes to
take the examination. This bill will not lower the standards for entry. Rather, the flexibility it provides would prevent potential bottlenecks
in the hiring pipelines and eliminate redundancy. Mr. Speaker, I would like to appease the concerns of several of my
colleagues and say that this is not about building up a deportation
force. Mr. Speaker, I would like to reaffirm that this legislation
exclusively applies to Customs and Border Patrol, and it will not
change the hiring procedures for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This bill is about ensuring the agency hires only the best and the most
honorable candidates. This bill is about providing employment and
advancement opportunities for our servicemembers and law enforcement
and creating job opportunities for those living in our border
communities and border States.
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